The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the 60 days’ grace period, from December 1st, 2024, to January 29th, 2025, to allow foreign workers (who left their jobs without permission) to regularize their status. Some advantages of this amnesty are to align with Saudi regulations and secure new employment.
Objective of the Initiative
The amnesty program aims to enhance stability within the labor market and offer a fresh start to workers while promoting compliance with Saudi labor laws. By using the Qiwa platform, the MHRSD seeks to safeguard the rights of employers and employees, fostering a more organized and attractive work environment.
How Qiwa Facilitates the Process
The Qiwa platform plays a central role in the regularization process, enabling workers to initiate and complete sponsorship transfers digitally. It ensures efficiency and transparency while simplifying the steps required to address immigration and employment issues.
Expanded Services on the Qiwa Platform
Beyond facilitating the amnesty, the Qiwa platform has introduced additional features to improve the worker experience. It now offers free salary and experience certificates, which can be accessed directly through individual Qiwa accounts. This service aims to streamline the process of obtaining essential employment documentation, enhancing convenience for workers.
Steps to Obtain Certificates
- Log in to the Qiwa platform.
- Navigate to the “Services” section.
- Request the desired certificate, specifying the employment period and recipient details.
- The employer verifies the information to finalize the request.
These new functionalities underscore the ministry’s commitment to increasing transparency, efficiency, and compliance within the Saudi labor system, ensuring a more stable and supportive environment for workers and employers alike.
